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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.84, 5,807.53 and 2,697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.84, 5,807.53 and 2,697.41 is: 3,719.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.84 : 5,807.53 = 2,697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.84/5,807.53 = 2,697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.84x = 5,807.53 × 2,697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.84x = 15,665,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665,276.01/4,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.34

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